Game Day: Americans look to extend winning streak

Photo – Dave Dudich

Allen, Texas – The Allen Americans, ECHL affiliate of the Seattle Kraken (NHL), wrap up a two-game series against the Kansas City Mavericks tonight at 7:05 pm. The Americans have beaten the Mavericks five straight times. Allen moved into third place in the Mountain Division with a win on Wednesday night, combined with Idaho’s 4-1 loss to Utah. Tickets for all remaining home games are on sale NOW at the Americans Website or call 972-912-1000.

Allen Americans Tonight: 

Pregame Show: 6:35 pm CST

Puck Drop: 7:05 pm CST

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On the Call: Tommy Daniels and Maurice Fitzgerald

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Seven Goal Outburst: The Allen Americans, ECHL affiliate of the Seattle Kraken, defeated the Kansas City Mavericks on Wednesday night by a score of 7-4 at CUTX Arena. Allen scored the final three goals of the game after KC battled back from a 4-2 deficit to even the game at 4-4. Jackson Leppard’s second goal of the game at 16:59 of the third period put the Americans up for good, his 20th goal of the season. The Americans outshot the Mavericks in both the second and third frame and tied them in shots for the game 39-39. Luke Peressini stopped 35 shots and improved to 12-5-1 on the season.

Costello Misses Second Straight Game: Chad Costello missed the last two games for the Americans with an upper body injury. It will be the first time in his Americans career that he won’t play all 72 games. Costello played three straight 72-game seasons in 2015, 2016 and 2017. Costello is fifth overall in the ECHL in scoring.

Dudek Big Night: JD Dudek had his best game in an Americans sweater scoring a goal and adding two helpers in a 7-4 win over the Kansas City Mavericks. Dudek scored his sixth goal of the season in the first period, and then assisted on Jackson Leppard’s first period goal, and Ryan Lohin’s third period goal.

Skeoch Set to Return: Americans defenseman Darian Skeoch served the final game of his three-game suspension on Wednesday night against Kansas City. He is set to make his return to the Allen lineup in the final game of a two-game set with KC.

Another Shorthanded Nightmare: The Americans gave up their 20th shorthanded goal of the season on Wednesday night against Kansas City. They lead the ECHL in shorthanded goals allowed.

Rookie Hits 20: Americans Rookie Forward Jackson Leppard scored his 19th and 20th goals of the season on Wednesday night. His 20th goal tied Jack Combs and Branden Troock for third overall on the team. Allen has five players with 20 or more goals.

Comparing Allen and KC:

Allen Americans:

Home: 18-12-2-0

Away: 14-14-5-1

Overall: 32-26-7-1

Last 10: 7-2-1-0

Allen Americans Team Leaders:

Goals: (26) Chad Costello

Assists: (42) Chad Costello

Points: (68) Chad Costello

+/-: (+19) Kris Myllari

PIM: (126) Spencer Asuchak

Kansas City Mavericks:

Home: 18-14-1-2

Road: 11-18-4-0

Overall: 29-32-5-2

Last 10: 2-5-2-1

Kansas City Mavericks Team Leaders:

Goals: (23) Nick Pastujov

Assists: (39) Marcus Crawford

Points: (51) Nick Pastujov

+/-: (+18) Nick Pastujov

PIM: (242) Mikael Robidoux.

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About the Allen AMERICANS

The Allen AMERICANS PROFESSIONAL HOCKEY CLUB is a member of the ECHL, the world’s top Double-A hockey league, and is the affiliate of the National Hockey League’s (NHL) Seattle Kraken.

Founded in 2009, the club is owned by Jack D. Gulati, known internationally as the “Serial Entrepreneur.” Championship Hockey is the backbone of the franchise, with the Red having captured back-to-back ECHL Kelly Cup Championships in 2014-15 & 2015-16 and two Central Hockey League President’s Cups in 2012-13 & 2013-14. Over the years, more than 323 players have worn the Red Sweater, with 4 AMERICANS having moved up to play in the NHL.

Tickets for home games at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center are available at AllenAmericans.com/tickets or by calling 972-912-1000.